Learn the regular forms of el futuro simple in Spanish to talk about future actions. Master verbs like 'veré' (I will see), 'verás' (you will see), and 'verán' (they will see) with endings -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án.
  1. The futuro simple is formed by adding the endings "-é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án" to the infinitive.
  2. The endings are the same for all conjugations "-ar, -er, -ir".
  3. It is used to express future plans, promises or commitments, predictions, or assumptions.
PronombreVerbo: verEjemplo
YoVeréYo veré el concierto.
Verásverás la ópera.
Èl/EllaVeráÉl verá el musical.
Nosotros/asVeremosNosotros veremos el festival.
Vosotros/asVeréisVosotros veréis el concierto.
Ellos/asVeránEllos verán el espectáculo.

 

Exercise 1: El futuro simple: Los verbos regulares

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

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Bailarás, escuchará, veremos, escucharán, bailaréis, tocarán, verá, veré

1.
Yo ... el concierto de flamenco este sábado.
(I will see the flamenco concert this Saturday.)
2.
¿Tú ... salsa en el festival mañana?
(Will you dance salsa at the festival tomorrow?)
3.
Ella ... la canción moderna esta noche.
(She will listen to the modern song tonight.)
4.
Nosotros ... una ópera clásica la próxima semana.
(We will see a classic opera next week.)
5.
¿Vosotros ... tango en el musical?
(Will you dance tango in the musical?)
6.
Los músicos ... la guitarra en el festival.
(The musicians will play the guitar at the festival.)
7.
Mis amigos ... rock en el concierto.
(My friends will listen to rock at the concert.)
8.
María ... una exposición de instrumentos musicales.
(María will see an exhibition of musical instruments.)

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct sentence in simple future in each group. Pay attention to the verb formation and the context of concerts and festivals.

1.
'Compré' is in the simple past, not in the simple future. In the future, you should use 'compraré'.
The ending 'ás' corresponds to 'tú', not to 'yo'. The correct form for 'yo' is 'compraré'.
2.
Incorrect ending 'émos'. The correct form for 'nosotros' is 'iremos'.
'Irá' is the form for él/ella, not for nosotros. The correct form is 'iremos'.
3.
You should not use two conjugated verbs. Only the main verb is conjugated in simple future.
You should not add 'a' after the modal verb in simple future. The correct phrase removes the 'a'.
4.
'Haces' is in present tense, not in simple future. You should use 'haré'.
'Harà' is not the correct form for 'yo'; 'hará' corresponds to él/ella.

Understanding the Simple Future Tense: Regular Verbs

This lesson focuses on the simple future tense in Spanish, specifically covering how to conjugate regular verbs to express actions that will happen later.

Formation of the Simple Future

To form the simple future, start with the infinitive form of the verb and add the endings: -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án. These endings apply equally to -ar, -er, and -ir verbs.

Example with the verb "ver" (to see)

PronounVerb FormExample Sentence
YoVeréYo veré el concierto.
Verásverás la ópera.
Él/EllaVeráÉl verá el musical.
Nosotros/asVeremosNosotros veremos el festival.
Vosotros/asVeréisVosotros veréis el concierto.
Ellos/asVeránEllos verán el espectáculo.

Usage of the Simple Future

  • Planned future actions: Describes what someone intends to do.
  • Promises or commitments: Indicates a guarantee or intention.
  • Predictions or assumptions: Expresses what will likely happen.

Important Notes and Useful Phrases

The simple future is straightforward because the endings are the same across verb types, making it easier to learn. For example:

  • Comprar: Yo compraré las entradas (I will buy the tickets)
  • Ir (irregular): Nosotros iremos al festival (We will go to the festival)
  • Hacer (irregular): Yo haré la reserva (I will make the reservation)

Differences and Equivalents with English

Unlike English, which uses "will" + verb to form the future, Spanish adds endings directly to the infinitive. This grammar structure gives Spanish verbs a unique and compact future tense.

Here are some useful expressions in Spanish with their English equivalents:

  • "Yo veré" – "I will see"
  • "Nosotros iremos" – "We will go"
  • "Ellos podrán" – "They will be able to"

Understanding these forms equips you to discuss future plans, promises, and predictions confidently.

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